Comments on: Rant 63 February 2012: In Praise of Older Women

By: Dennis Blair

Dennis Blair — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:14:36 +0000

“Aging also helps us grow into ourselves. We start to know what we like and don’t like. We stop giving a fuck what other people think of us.”

This is a brilliant post! I need to share this with my older clients (and younger clients as well) to show how everything is in our perspectives.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:47:26 +0000

I came back to your site today (I tell people about you all the time, BTW) to read a few more of your rants and I came upon this one. It hits home! I am 43. I’ve been doing a fitness bootcamp class for about 5 months. All of the women are younger than me and they kick my fucking ass all the time. I get discouraged. Sometimes I just feel like the fat chick that nobody wants to pick for their partner. That I will never be any good at this shit. That I won’t ever be “in shape.” But then I have come to reality – I am doing great. I am beating MY OWN records by leaps and bounds. I can now do military push ups. 8 in a row (a miracle for the out of shape old bag I thought I was)!! I have lost 20 pounds. I am eating FAR better than I was. Basically, I am on my way to extending my life and living a fuller, happier existence. So who gives a shit if these girls can do their burpees faster? Or can jog faster? Or if I am the last one done with my reps, EVERY TIME. I am taking care of myself, period. And I am excelling. Fuck age. I work out, I rest. I love the part about “we should nap more.” Yeah, sister! Thanks for your rants and the site. You’re a great writer and funny as shit.

By: Jyllian Stephenson

Jyllian Stephenson — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:13:32 +0000

Funny, witty, and very intelligent! I loved reading this article! There is so much we can learn from someone older and wiser! Being 35, I have a lot to learn, but having Lupus and trying to continue to train, I know more than most my age. Especially about my body and when to say, “Fuck it, I’ve got to take care of my body!” Sometimes I feel my body is that of a 55 year old! But I push though, enjoy the fact that I still have the willpower to go to the gym, and take inspiration from things like this! Thank you! I needed that! Now I’m gonna ice my hamstring and spend some quality time with my kids instead of worrying about not getting to the gym!

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:26:15 +0000

Thanks for this great article! So, so, true, even for those of us who are not awesome exceptions like Ida, Ruth or Ernestine. Thank you!

By: Mistress Krista

Mistress Krista — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:31:06 +0000

@Lorri: I suggest you check out a qualified trainer in your area. Even a few sessions will help you get started: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/directory/

By: Lorri

Lorri — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:45:47 +0000

I thought I was too old to start training with weights…..I’m inspired to start but need some help with a routine…I have my own home gym with a weight machine but…you guessed it…no idea! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By: kelly

kelly — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:57:22 +0000

Thank you for all of your encouragement and advice, Mistress Krista. I am sixty and still lifting heavy, and fell great. As for farting in the gym, there is more than there used to be, but I don’t mind as much as my trainer does, especially when she stretches me. Oops, I say, so very, very sorry.

By: Mistress Krista

Mistress Krista — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:03:24 +0000

@ jan — awesome! Love to know this makes a difference.

By: jan

jan — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:54:23 +0000

so if you’re ever sitting around wondering if you make a difference, krista, think of this: a 44 year old woman from canada stumbles onto your site whilst googling”why do squats hurt my back so f***ing much”. i don’t even know what part of your site showed up in my search, but i clicked the link and BAM! i find a site that stops my never-ending, self -sabotaging thoughts dead in their tracks. i do believe i will write them a strongly worded letter, (with much of the content heavily plagarized from this article), just to be sure. thank you for existing, krista, and for having the wherewithal to know that the world needs you to keep putting your thoughts on the interwebs…you never know who your gonna reach next.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:34:33 +0000

This is wonderful! Thank you Krista! I had to laugh out loud. Thank god for your sanity. For my 51st birthday today I treated myself to a heavy workout session with an ex American footballer and training coach. It rocked! I’ve been back at the gym for one year, and am already working out harder than any other woman (which is sad) and some of the guys (which makes me smile, he he). Yay to getting stronger and more resilient with age. I first found your site about four years ago, then rediscovered it last month. This is one of my favourite places on the web. You go grrl!!!